Lead Associate Principal, Database Administration (4418)

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 130,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Finance
Database Analysis
Modeling
Problem Solving
Backup
Recovery
Documentation
Disaster Recovery
Terraform
Ansible
Encryption
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
IBM DB2
DML
DDL
PostgreSQL
IBM
Database
Database Administration
Management

Job Details

Location: Chicago,Illinois
Expected Start Date: Oct 27, 2025

Come join a leader in the Finance industry!

Swoon is actively seeking a Principal PostegreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join the team!

Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain databases and database solutions as well as monitor and tune database and database application performance
  • Manage database performance and disk usage, providing support for database analysis, modeling, coding, and production problem resolution
  • Develop maintenance, backup and recovery procedures and documentation as well as disaster recovery
  • Recommends and assists with new DBMS and operational standards


What's Required? / Technical Skills
  • 7+ years of experience in Database administration including PostgreSQL - Looking for a Subject Matter Expert
  • 3+ years of experience with automation using Terraform or Ansible
  • 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining complex applications that make extensive use of a supported database technology
  • Highly preferred experience with 3+ years of experience in DB2 Luw, or CTE (CipherTrust Transparent Encryption)
  • Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, and DB2 preferred
  • Proficient in DML, DDL, and database utilities for at least two DBMS technologies


Education / Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • PostgreSQL Professional Certification Highly preferred
  • IBM Certified Database Administrator - Highly preferred


What Else you should know?

Job Title: PrincipalDatabase Administrator (DBA)

Direct-Hire: Full-time Opportunity

Location:HYBRID (Chicago, IL or Coppel, TX) - 3 days a week in office

Salary:$130,000 - $160,000 + 15% annual bonus

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